JOB SUMMARY
We are hiring Buyer in Brockville, ON.
AES (Agency Employment Services) is a Canadian employer of record, PEO partner, and licensed Ontario staffing agency with 20+ years of HR, payroll and legal compliance expertise. With a responsive HR support team based across southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, we provide local and international clients with outsourced fractional HR services, back-office support, and customized workforce solutions to help simplify the complex employer landscape.
We specialize in recruiting and onboarding, employment contracts, payroll, HR, benefits administration, and employment standards compliance. Whether acting as an Employer of Record, or supporting clients with staff, payroll or fractional HR back-office coverage for their Canadian operations, AES delivers practical expertise and tailored solutions to meet clients’ complex workforce needs.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Buyer manages all aspects of procurement, planning, and supplier relationship management. Identifies cost saving opportunities, risk within the supply chain, and understands supplier capacity and effect on supply and planning.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Establish and manage day-to-day communications with suppliers in order to assure the optimum level of inventory is in place at the company's manufacturing facilities and supplier/subcontractors
- Conduct material requirements planning and ensure delivery schedule in accordance with MRP data
- Issue forecasts to suppliers as required
- Ability to identify supply chain risks with the complete knowledge of addressing them without jeopardizing the operations
- Create, issue and maintain purchase orders. Manages communications with suppliers regarding delivery changes, logistics, quality, expediting, and rework. while optimizing logistics costs and inventory levels. Optimizes logistics costs and inventory levels
- Escalates and manages issues related to supplier performance on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with established metrics and supply agreements.
- Work with suppliers to get corrective actions on non-conforming parts.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensures the integrity of planning and part data in ERP system.
- Experience buying metal or raw materials is an asset
- Has extensive knowledge to interpret Bill of Materials (BOM) and understand Engineering drawings
- Logistics is an asset
- Carry out other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATIONS
- SCMP, PMAC, or APICS certification is a plus.
- At least five (5) years’ experience as Buyer in manufacturing environment using an ERP system.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Knowledge in Syspro and ERP MRP systems is an advantage.
- Excellent negotiation skills, critical thinking skills and good judgment.
- Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills for a cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
- High level of initiative and detail oriented.
- Good time management, with ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Onsite - 5 days a week in Brockville, ON
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
1. $ 52,000 per year
SCHEDULE:
- Monday to Friday: Day shift
HOW TO APPLY
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our client
Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume.
ACCOMODATIONS
Agency Employment Services 2019 Ltd. recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
DISCLAIMER*
Please note that the job description and job functions are only a summary of typical functions of the job, this is not a full complete list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and/or duties. This may change based on the priority of the business.
